Pedestrian passage in the Distillery District between brick buildings, with green windows and an elevated walkway.

Distillery District

Former industrial brick buildings house cafes, restaurants, shops and galleries on pedestrian streets, with events that change through the year.

  • Markets and neighborhoods
  • Suggested time:1.5 to 2 hours
  • Area:Old Town, Mill Street

About Distillery District

Brick, industrial windows and pedestrian streets give the Distillery District its unity, set in a former distillery complex. Today the route passes cafes, shops, galleries and restaurants. You can sense what the buildings used to do without needing a lecture on liquor.

Come to stroll, browse the windows and choose a place to pause. The atmosphere changes a lot with festivals and the Winter Village, when tickets and access controls may apply. Outside those occasions, wander without a fixed agenda and enjoy the whole ensemble.

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  • Brick and industrial windows line the walk through the Distillery: the buildings' former purpose still shows in the walls.Photo: Spudgun67 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · original

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